A proposal to amend the Nigerian Constitution to establish a single six-year term for the offices of president and state governors has failed to gain traction in the House of Representatives.
The bill, sponsored by Ikenga Ugochinyere, aimed to recognize Nigeria’s division into six geopolitical zones and to facilitate the rotation of leadership among these regions for the presidency, gubernatorial positions, and local government chairmanships. Additionally, it proposed that all elections in the country be conducted on a single day to streamline the electoral process.
Despite its intentions, the bill faced strong opposition during its scheduled second reading. When put to a vote, a majority of lawmakers expressed their dissent, resulting in its rejection.
This marks yet another instance where the House has declined to pass legislation advocating for a six-year single term for both the president and state governors, reflecting ongoing debates over governance and electoral reforms in Nigeria.